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Category: Music Video
8/24/17 O&A NYC THROWBACK THURSDAY: Madonna- Vogue
Vogue by Madonna was inspired by vogue dancers and choreographers Jose Gutierez Xtravaganza and Luis Xtravaganza from the House/Ball community. They introduced Vogueing to her at the Sound Factory club in New York City. Vogue is from her second soundtrack album I’m Breathless (1990). Continue reading
6/21/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Mahalia Jackson Duets
Mahalia Jackson sings two duets; the traditional Steal Away with Nat King Cole and her classic I Found The Answer with Tramaine Hawkins. Continue reading
6/18/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: In da Club- 50 Cent
In da Club performed by rapper 50 Cent from his debut studio album Get Rich or Die Tryin (2003). The song was written by 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, and Mike Elizondo and produced by Dr. Dre with co-production credit from Elizondo. The song’s music video won Best Rap Video and Best New Artist at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards. In da Club has since sold over 2,000,000 copies. Continue reading
6/13/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of The Day: Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Brooklyn Zoo
(REPOST) 6/11/15 O&A THROWBACK THURSDAY: Missing You- Diana Ross (For Chadwick Boseman)
Missing You, written, composed, and produced by Lionel Richie as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who had died earlier that year. The video includes, as well as still photographs and tribute clips of Gaye himself, tribute clips of former Supremes singer Florence Ballard and of Paul Williams of The Temptations, both Motown artists who had died in the 1970s. Continue reading
6/8/15 O&A Song Of The Day: Good Feeling – Flo Rida
Good Feeling is a song by rapper Flo Rida from his fourth studio album, Wild Ones. It was released as the album’s lead single on August 29, 2011 in the United States. The song was written by Flo Rida, Dr. Luke, Cirkut, Breyan Isaac, Arash Pournouri, Avicii, Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods. It was also produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut. The song contains vocal samples from Etta James’s 1962 single Something’s Got a Hold on Me, which is why James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods received writing credits. Continue reading
5/6/15 O&A With WaleStylez Song Of the Day: DJ Khaled – Hold You Down ft. Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, Jeremih
Hold You Down” is a single by DJ Khaled featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih from Khaled’s eighth studio album I Changed Alot. The track topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart and is August Alsina’s first top 40 hit. Continue reading
5/28/15 O&A Throwback Thursday: Minnie Riperton
Minnie Riperton, singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single Lovin’ You. She was one of the first celebrities to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis, but did not disclose she was terminally ill. In 1977, she became a spokesperson for the American Cancer Society. She received the American Cancer Society’s Courage Award in 1978, which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in 1979. They had two children: music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph. She died at age 31 on July 12, 1979. Continue reading
5/24/15 O&A Gospel Sunday: Kim Burrell
Kimberly Burrell calls her musical style jazz gospel. Though she is comparatively new to the gospel music industry, having only performed since 1989, she has quickly become one of the most influential voices in the genre, often called “this generation’s Ella Fitzgerald.” In 2010, she founded The Love & Liberty Fellowship Pentecostal Overcoming Holy Church, where she serves as Senior Eldress/Overseer-Bishop. Continue reading
